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1
Q

Engine Ignition must be on for:

A

() all answers are correct
() Takeoff and Landing
() Engine Anti-Ice Operation and Heavy Rain

2
Q

What is the maximum allowable EGT for Engine Start?

A

725°C

3
Q

What is minimum oil pressure?

A

13 psi

4
Q

What does an Amber Arc on an Engine Limit Display indicate?

A

Cautionary range

5
Q

On the B737-800, the APU can supply electrical power and bleed air up to a maximum altitude of ________.

A

10,000 ft.

6
Q

On the B737-800, the APU can supply bleed air alone up to a maximum altitude of ________.

A

17,000 ft.

7
Q

On the B737-800, the APU can supply electrical power alone up to a maximum altitude of ________.

A

41,000 ft.

8
Q

With the EEC in Normal Mode, if the thrust lever is advanced to the forward stop, the EEC will ____________________________.

A

limit thrust to the maximum certified thrust rating for current conditions

9
Q

On the engine panel on the aft overhead panel, both ON and ALTN may be in view if the EEC has __________.

A

automatically changed to the soft alternate mode

10
Q

When the EEC is in soft alternate mode, thrust rating shortfalls and exceedances _______ occur as flight conditions change.

A

can

11
Q

The EEC provides N1 and N2 redline overspeed protection in __________.

A

normal mode and alternate mode

12
Q

The engines may be started with air __________.

A

() all answers are correct
() from the APU or ground source
() by using engine crossbleed

13
Q

On the B737-800 power is removed from the start switch holding the solenoid for starter cutout at approximately what N2 speed?

A

56%

14
Q

On the B737-800, during ground starts, the EEC monitors engine parameters to detect:

A

() all answers are correct
() impending hot starts and EGT start limit exceedances
() wet starts

15
Q

On the B737-800, what does a flashing white box surrounding the EGT during an engine start indicate?

A

an impending hot start

16
Q

What occurs when the Engine Start Switch is placed in the GRD position?

A

() all answers are correct
() the starter valve opens, the engine bleed air valve closes
() the selected igniters(s) are energized when the engine start lever is placed to IDLE

17
Q

What occurs when the Engine Start Switch is placed in the CONT position?

A

() Ignition is provided to the selected igniters when engine is operating and engine start lever is in IDLE

18
Q

What occurs when the Engine Start Switch is placed in the FLT position?

A

() Ignition is provided to the both igniters when engine is operating and engine start lever is in IDLE

19
Q

IGN L, is powered by AC transfer bus #1 for engine #1 and AC transfer bus #2 for engine #2. IGN R is powered by _________ for either engine.

A

AC standby bus

20
Q

What occurs when the EEC detects an engine flameout?

A

both engine igniters are activated

21
Q

What does X-BLD START above the N2 dial indicate?

A

crossbleed air recommended for inflight start

22
Q

The thrust revers can be deployed when either radio altimeter sense less than 10 feet altitude, or when ______________________.

A

the air / ground safety sensor is in the ground mode

23
Q

An amber REV displayed above the N1 gages on the center instrument panel indicated ________.

A

the thrust reverser is moved from stowed position

24
Q

A green REV displayed above the N1 gages on the center instrument panel indicated ________.

A

the thrust reverser is deployed

25
Q

Which thrust lever position will provide maximum reverse thrust?

A

pulling beyond detent No. 2

26
Q

Each Engine is equipped with a __________ operated thrust reverser.

A

hydraulically

27
Q

In the event of incomplete stowage or uncommanded movement of the thrust reverser sleeve toward the deployed position, the ____________ will open the isolation valve and command the control valve to stow the thrust reverser.

A

auto-restow circuit

28
Q

Which section of the compressor on the engine produces low temperature, low pressure air?

A

N1

29
Q

How can N1 reference bugs and readouts be manually set?

A

By turning the N1 SET inner knob when the N1 SET outer knob is set to BOTH, 1, or 2.

30
Q

What condition(s) would cause an amber Engine Fail (ENG FAIL) Alert?

A

Engine N2 below sustainable idle (50% N2)and engine start lever in IDLE position

31
Q

What does a red N2 RPM display indicate?

A

An operating limit is being exceeded

32
Q

What occurs when the FUEL FLOW Switch is placed in the RESET position?

A

The fuel used is reset to zero

33
Q

What does a steady illuminated amber START VALVE OPEN Alert light indicate?

A

The respective engine start valve is open and air is supplied to the starter

34
Q

What does a steady illuminated amber LOW OIL PRESSURE Alert light indicate?

A

The oil pressure is at or below red line

35
Q

What does a steady illuminated amber OIL FILTER BYPASS Alert light indicate?

A

There is an impending bypass of scavenge oil filter

36
Q

What does blinking amber START VALVE OPEN Alert light along with 2 solid amber boxes on the upper display indicate?

A

There is an uncommanded opening of start valve

37
Q

On a B737-800, what does a White Arc on an Engine Limit Display indicate?

A

Normal operating range

38
Q

What does Red Line on an Engine Limit Display indicate?

A

Maximum and minimum limits

39
Q

On the B737-800, what is minimum oil quantity prior to engine start?

A

60%

40
Q

On the B737-800, where is engine vibration displayed?

A

Secondary Engine Display on the Lower Display Unit

41
Q

What position on the engine ignition select switch will select all igniters for use on both engines?

A

BOTH

42
Q

What does an illuminated amber REVERSER light on the aft overhead panel indicate?

A

() all answers are correct
() The isolation valve or thrust reverser control valve is not in commanded position, one or more thrust reversers sleeves are not in commanded state, or a failure has been detected in synchronization shaft lock circuitry
() The auto-restow circuit has been activated

43
Q

What does an illuminated amber ENGINE CONTROL light on the aft overhead panel indicate?

A

The engine control system is not dispatchable due to faults in the system

44
Q

Can the Forward Thrust Lever be advanced if the reverse thrust lever is in the deployed position?

A

No

45
Q

Moving the Engine Start Lever to IDLE energizes ignition system through EECs; electrically opens spar fuel shutoff valve in the wing leading edge, outboard of the pylon; and ________________.

A

Electrically opens engine-mounted fuel shutoff valve via the EEC

46
Q

Moving the battery switch to OFF __________________.

A

on the ground or inflight, causes an automatic shutdown of the APU

47
Q

In times other than engine starting, when electrical load and bleed air extraction combine to raise the EGT on the APU above acceptable levels, __________________.

A

bleed air extraction is reduced while maintaining electrical load

48
Q

What happens if the APU does not reach the proper speed with the proper acceleration rate within the time limit of the starter?

A

the start cycle automatically terminates

49
Q

On the B737-800, moving the APU switch to the OFF position trips the APU generator, closes the APU bleed air valve and extinguished the APU GEN OFF BUS light. Shutdown occurs _______.

A

automatically after a 60 second delay

50
Q

To extend the service life of the APU, operate the APU for ________ before using it as a bleed air source.

A

one minute

51
Q

On the B737-800, in flight, if the APU is the only source for electrical power, ___________________.

A

all galley busses are automatically shed

52
Q

On the B737-800, can the APU be operated with the blue Maintenance (MAINT) light illuminated?

A

Yes

53
Q

On the B737-800, an amber APU OVERSPEED light is illuminated, this indicates the APU RPM limit has been exceed resulting in an automatic shutdown, or __________________.

A

The overspeed shutdown protection feature has failed a self-test during normal APU shutdown

54
Q

On the B737-800, when does the amber APU FAULT light illuminate?

A

anytime a malfunction exists causing the APU to automatically shutdown

55
Q

On the B737-800, is it acceptable to have an APU LOW OIL PRESSURE light illuminated during APU start?

A

Yes

56
Q

On the PFD/ND, Secondary Engine Indications are displayed on the ________________.

A

Lower Display Unit

57
Q

On the PFD/ND, low oil quantity is indicated __________.

A

in reversed video and LO (white

58
Q

On the PFD/ND, pushing the MFD Engine (ENG) switch __________.

A

displays secondary engine indications on lower DU